This week, Michael Phelps carried the American flag into Maracana stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympics. He was selected by his peers on Team USA after becoming the most decorated olympian in history, having won 22 medals and appearing in four previous Olympic games. Despite his many accomplishments, however, some are trying to argue that he didn’t deserve the privilege to carry the stars and stripes into the arena.
The Olympics — and especially the opening ceremonies — have long been recognized for their distinct lack of politics. Warring countries have marched alongside one another at multiple games in displays meant to show unity despite the world’s many ongoing conflicts.
Some, however, are trying to inject politics, political correctness, and accusations of white privilege back into the games. See who many thought was a more worthy flagbearer on the nest page. Be forewarned, it had nothing to do with her athletic ability:
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He worked hard on his sport and personal life he’s white so what CNN are one of the worst of the liberal media. That’s the lamest thing I’ve every heard ALL LIVES MATTER.
CNN is a racist POS
Sad!
My gosh. Get over it.
Phelps does deserve it, glad he straightened out the booze and weed thing and is waayy cooler and dedicated now.
Glad he did not buckle. Hey, black privilege says he was not suppose to win the Olympics. Good for Phelps who athelectically was disadvantaged for being white in sports!
Why can’t he is an American so what does his race matter. HUMANS are so disrespectful..
CNN of course they put out Stuff like this. They would rather promote dead black thugs.
Hell yes he deserved to carry the United States flag!